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The Rockwell

17.5

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This Kensington boutique is something a bit different for the ultra-competitive London hotel scene — neither a chintz-laden country-house fantasy nor the deranged hallucination of an interior designer gone mad, the Rockwell is modern in a way that’s sedate, restrained, maybe even a bit Scandinavian, behind that gleaming white Victorian facade.

This isn’t meant to be a case of damning with faint praise, however. Though it may be short on outsized gestures and over-the-top design statements, the Rockwell is full of personality: the bold patterned wallpapers are a contemporary take on classic English style, and the sleek modernist furnishings leave the impression that the architects, not some star decorator, had the last word.

As for creature comforts, the Rockwell is luxurious, though it stops a bit short of decadence. Notable in their absence are bath tubs; but notable in its presence is the hotel’s courtyard garden. The mezzanine suites are split-level apartment-style lofts, and the garden rooms each have their own south-facing patio, a rarity for a London hotel room.

The Rockwell’s restaurant is a fine one, well worth staying in for a meal. And, although The Rockwell's immediate surroundings are hardly inspiring, nearby west-central London beckons; Kensington and Chelsea surround you, with no end of museums, galleries, and shopping and dining options — even Hyde Park is just a short hop away.

This hotel includes the following special privileges for Plus Members only:

Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability

One complimentary welcome drink per guest (glass of wine/sparkling wine; a value of £6 per guest)

Guaranteed late check-out at 1 pm

Complimentary bowl of fresh fruit upon arrival (a value of £20)

Guaranteed early check-in at 1 pm

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196 Guest Reviews

What I liked:

Location and the service, breaskfast room is nice and the breakfast is adequate. Rooms are tiny, but suprisingly well appointed.

What the hotel could do better:

Nothing, had a wonderful stay!

Don

Stayed January 2010

Rating: Good

What I liked:

Great style for the money. Sure, better hotels can be found, but for what the Rockwell costs, i'm not so sure.

What the hotel could do better:

Nothing, had a wonderful stay!

Yuka

Stayed January 2010

Rating: Poor

What I liked:

I liked the decor of the hotel, warming atmosphere.

What the hotel could do better:

The double room was very small, especially the shower room was too small, we were ready to leave the hotel next day even though we have booked for 4 nights. Then the hotel staff was very nice to upgrade us to the bigger room. The bigger room (the garden room) was nice size room but it was on the basement under the restaurant and was very noisy, we could hear foot steps from above early in the morning-was quite disturbing. Also the reception for the wireless internet was bad in this room, I had to use wired connection.